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At Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, we believe every young dancer deserves the chance to shine. That's why we're on a mission to raise $50,000 to support talented budding dancers from all walks of life and nurture a vibrant and inclusive community where every child can thrive. Last year alone, we proudly awarded over $48,000 scholarships to deserving students, empowering them to chase their dreams. We invite you to be a part of this amazing journey by helping us replenish the May O’Donnell Scholarship Fund. Your generous donation will invest directly in the next generation of dancers, sparking joy, fostering connections, and ensuring equity through the magic of dance. Let’s come together to create a brighter future at the Shawl-Anderson Dance Center!
Our “Where Needed Most” fund empowers SADC by supporting the community, teachers, and staff. This focuses on addressing the most pressing needs. By investing in our studio and improving working conditions, we’re nurturing a brighter future for our students and fostering a thriving community. Your contributions will create lasting impacts while strengthening our general operations fund.
The May O'Donnell Scholarship Fund is named for Frank Shawl and Victor Anderson's mentor. She believed that dance is learned best in a supportive community. The fund invites youth families at all levels of need to apply for scholarship support each semester.
The Warry Millar Scholarship Fund was established to support male identifying youth and adults in their dance journeys at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center. Warry Millar danced at Shawl-Anderson for years and left us with a bright legacy – a legacy filled with joy, creativity, and meaning through dance. The scholarship program will play a key part in our ability to create many points of access to dance across varying life experiences and financial circumstances.
DONATEThe Victor Anderson Scholarship Fund is awarded in memory of Victor Anderson. The fund supports intensive dance training for youth who exemplify Victor's values in dance: hard work, curiosity and community. One scholarship of $1,000 is announced each June.
DONATEThe Stephanie Jacob Adult Scholarship Fund is supported in part through a generous annual gift from Ms. Jacob's family and in part through individual donations. Your contribution will augment this support and allow more adults ages 18 through seniors to follow their desire to train and learn at SADC.
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There are so many ways to help keep dance vibrant and alive in the East Bay:
• donate stock
• make a bequest or add us to your living trust
• volunteer time at events and performances
• direct your donation to the Dance Up Close/East Bay series
• donate an item or gift for our annual auction
• donate in-kind items needed at SADC
• make a recurring monthly donation
• support the SADC board of directors
To discuss how you can support the Center please call 510-654-5921 or email info@shawl-anderson.org.
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